Based in small hollow in Minnesota, the Roe Family Singers play fiery mountain tunes like “Sourwood Mountain” and “The Ram of Darby” that are guaranteed to raise a ruckus. Their fervent and fiery approach to mountain music is spirited and infectious. Wife and husband Kim Roe and Quillan Roe sing beautifully together and accompany their songs on autoharp, banjolele, washboard, spoons, banjo and guitar. Guest musicians contribute mandolin, fiddle, resonator guitar, bass, musical saw, jug and clogging.  Whether singing a song from Bill Monroe, Hank Williams, Jimmy Driftwood, Dock Boggs or Neil Young, Kim and Quillan project in a strong, robust way. They offer oft-played favorites like “Hey, Good Lookin’” and “Red River Valley,” as well several more obscure selections. All have a traditional flair that demonstrates their passion for songs about mountain life, heartache, farm animals, and nostalgic reflections of home. Their cover of Neil Young’s “Daddy Went Walkin’” translates nicely to their brand of new mountain music.  A couple originals, “What Did He Say?” and “Don’t Worry About the Rich Man” could’ve easily been written and performed 100 years ago. Their front porch pickin’ and singin’ would be popular with all ages at barn dances, hoedowns and shindigs throughout the region. Since 2005, they’ve appeared every Monday night at Minneapolis’ 331 Club. In “The Rocky Road Blues,” they sing “the road is rocky, but it won’t be rocky long.” This album will get their music further afield as they continue to build a legion of fans who like spunky, accessible traditional music.  (Joe Ross, Roots Music Report)